I’m so excited about the May issue! In fact, it’s one of my favourites so far this year. Why? We’ve got a ton of great stuff for you! OWL interviewed Ryan Harris, senior underwater archaeologist with Parks Canada, about the discovery of HMS Erebus. We also got a closer look at the tech that was used in the find, as well as the historic bell that was found in the wreckage.

Also, find out what prairie dog chatter is all about. What else? Awesome puzzles, comics, and a Rockin’ Rhymes Contest.

Did you know that Wood Buffalo National Park is Canada’s largest national park? It’s also the World’s Largest Dark Sky Preserve! This means the sky is completely dark over this park at night. Many people visit the park to see a colourful light show in the sky, called the Northern Lights!

This park is located in northeastern Alberta and southern Northwest Territories, but you don’t have to travel far to see it. Watch the video below to see the Northern Lights over Wood Buffalo National Park.

Tomorrow, a four day festival begins to celebrate this cool area. It’s called the Dark Sky Festival! People visit the festival to look at the sky together and celebrate this amazing park. Click here for more information!

Have you ever been to a national park? My favourite camping experience ever was at Rushing River Provincial Park close to the border of Ontario and Manitoba. Camping at the edge of a big river was really cool and I saw so many animals there!

Want to explore the outdoors? Visit a national park! Parks Canada has tons of activities for families to do in parks across the country. Click here for more info.